Obituaries
Peter Martin
Aug 24, 2013
OXFORD / AUBURN - Peter R. Martin, 66, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Park View Hospital in Leicester, after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marcia "Marcy" A. (Kurowski) Martin of Oxford; six children, Kelly Orrett of Riverside, CA, Jason Martin of Rancho Cordova,...
Gail Metcalf
Aug 21, 2013
NORTH OXFORD - Gail P. (Robidoux) Metcalf, 71, of Southbridge Road, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, L. William Metcalf, Jr. of North Oxford; three children, Donna Bryant and her husband Christopher of King George, VA, Timothy Metcalf and his wife Erin of Virginia, and Susan Tully and...
Yvonne Lagace
Aug 19, 2013
Oxford - Yvonne M. (Lavigne) Lagace, 76, of Quobaug Avenue, died Monday, August 19, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 24 years, Maurice Lagace who died in 1986. She is survived by several nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by four brothers, Richard Lavigne, Robert Lavigne, Roland Lavigne, and Paul Lavigne. She was...
George Polis
Aug 14, 2013
Oxford- George T. Polis, 84, of Walnut Street, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Catherine (Reilly) Polis. George attended Worcester Trade School in the 1940's where he studied welding and played football, basketball, baseball and hockey (goalie). He made All City Baseball...
Grace Flynn
Aug 13, 2013
NORTH OXFORD Grace M. (Cerullo) Flynn, 77, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John I. "Jack" Flynn of North Oxford; five children, John Flynn and his wife Angelica of Charlottesville, VA, Mark Flynn and his wife Kristine of Akron, NY, Stephen Flynn of...
Deborah Mingey
Aug 12, 2013
OXFORD - Deborah M. (Frazier) Mingey, 61, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a short illness. She is survived by her longtime companion, Joseph P. Stepien of Oxford; three children, Emily M. Stepien of Oxford, William Mingey of Pensacola, FL, and Steven Mingey and his wife Spring of Deltona, FL; and...
Chester Bundeff
Aug 12, 2013
Oxford - Chester "Chet" Bundeff, 86, died Monday, August 12, 2013 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Barbara L. (Nelson) Bundeff who died in 2007. He is survived by his two daughters Lori Derusha and her husband Leonard of Thompson, CT and Brooke Gaylord of Charlton; a brother George Bundeff...

May Foy
Aug 9, 2013
ARCHDALE, NC - May G. (Hughes) Foy, 79, formerly of Oxford, died Friday, August 9, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas W. Foy who died in 1988; and her daughter, Geraldine Eager. She is survived by six children, Rose Marie St. Peters and her husband Ronald of East Brookfield, Thomas Foy and his wife Kathleen of Archdale,...
Esther Popiak
Aug 7, 2013
WEBSTER - Esther Popiak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She returned to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now reunited with her husband, Peter Popiak, who predeceased her in 2003. Esther was one of eight children born to Frank and Elizabeth Rodman. She married Peter in 1944 and raised two sons, John P. Popiak...
Scott Bodreau
Aug 5, 2013
OXFORD - Scott A. Bodreau, 44, died Monday, August 5, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family following a courageous year-long battle with bile duct cancer. He is survived by his children, Spencer and Dalton Bodreau of Oxford; his former spouse, Dendra Lee Bodreau of Oxford; his longtime partner, Vicky A. Durant, and her children Amelia and Emma...
Leonard Bedard
Aug 1, 2013
OXFORD - Leonard J. "Buddy" Bedard, 91, died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Anita B. (Cormier) Bedard of Oxford who died in 2010. He is survived by three children, Linda M. Balcunas of Oxford, Jay L. Bedard and his wife Kathy...
James Guinee, Jr.
Jul 27, 2013
CHARLTON - James A. Guinee, Jr., 79, of Fitzgerald Road, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years. Linda L. (Holmes) Guinee of Charlton; five children, Laurie J. Jodoin and her husband Matthew of Oxford, Tina L. Shedd and her husband Roger of North Brookfield, Debra...

Andrew Hammond
Jul 25, 2013
OXFORD / FORT MYERS, FL -- Andrew D. Hammond, 85, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away on July 25, 2013. He was born in Whitinsville, the son of Agnes and Earl Hammond. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years Millie; sons Michael and wife Pauline of Spokane Washington, Andrew II and wife Wendy of...
Douglas Smyers
Jul 20, 2013
OXFORD - Douglas M. Smyers, 47, of Main Street, died suddenly at home on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He is survived by his partner, Kelleen J. Benway and her son Owen of Oxford; his father, David Smyers of Richburg, NY; his mother, Bernice Golden of East Amherst, NY; his daughter, Mary Charlene Smyers of Payneville, KY; two brothers, David...
Kathleen Mooney-Rafferty
Jul 19, 2013
MILFORD - OXFORD -- Kathleen Joanne Mooney Rafferty , 57, was granted her angel wings, with her husband and children by her side, on July 19, 2013 after a valiant fight against breast cancer. She was born May 9, 1956 in Worcester, was raised in Sutton, and graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade High School in 1974. Kathleen was...
Roger Prouty
Jul 15, 2013
WEBSTER - Roger E. Prouty, 83, formerly of Oxford, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris L. (Gauthier) Prouty of Webster; five children, Ronald R. Prouty of Leicester, Cynthia M. Recor of Palmer, Sandra A. Smith of Pennsylvania, Debra A. Morton of Webster,...
Lorraine Casavant
Jul 14, 2013
NORTH OXFORD - Lorraine M. (Hebert) Casavant, 72, died peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2013, in her home with her husband and family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul J. Casavant of North Oxford; six children, Lisa Woodrum and her husband Timothy of Florida, Ronald Casavant of Oxford, Michael Casavant and his...
Deborah Sylvia
Jul 11, 2013
OXFORD / NORTHBRIDGE - Deborah A. (Monroe) Cram Sylvia, 54, of Church Street, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband whom she married on June 21, 2013, Frank Sylvia of Oxford; two sons, James R. Cram of Glens Falls, NY, and David...

Rita Wheeler
Jul 8, 2013
OXFORD - Rita Jean (Cournoyer) Wheeler passed away on July 8, 2013. She was 91. Her late husband of over 56 years passed away in 1998. She leaves a son, Gerald P. Wheeler and his wife Adele of Dudley. She also leaves a brother, Bernard Cournoyer of Webster and a sister, Therese Gregoire of Charlton; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren,...
Julia Beaudette
Jul 6, 2013
NORTH OXFORD - Julia (Menzigian) Beaudette, 85, of Chestnut Hill Road, died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Millbury Healthcare Center. She is survived by two sons, Gregory Beaudette of North Oxford and Rory Beaudette and his wife Rita of Oxford; her brother, Jacob Menzigian and his wife Mary of Leicester; two grandchildren, Renee McMahon and her husband Ryan, and...
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